On December 26, 2011 Philippe Eugene Gagnon passed away in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 84 years.

He is survived by his three children, Del (Norma) Gagnon, Evie Gagnon and Brent (Lisa) Gagnon; granddaughters Lynnell Gagnon, Tyla Gagnon and Marlie (Euan) Stuart; great grandchildren Caden and Mason Lutz, Ellis, Audra and Lachlan Stuart; and many nieces and nephews.

Philippe was predeceased by his father, Philippe Henry Gagnon and his mother, Virginie (Boulet) Gagnon as well as his nine older sisters: Louise, Rose, Helen, Maria, Ida, Merilda, Alice, Anna and Irene. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years, Mary (Holowenko) Gagnon in 1994.

Philippe was born in May 11, 1927 in St. Boniface, Manitoba. He lived on the family homestead in Veillardville, SK. He served in the Canadian Army as a cook in a POW camp in Medicine Hat, AB. He worked in the forestry, construction and railroad industries. He and family moved to Kamloops in 1973 where he worked and retired as a custodian for the School District.

Philippe will be remembered by the numerous family and friends he cherished throughout his life.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Kamloops. Private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery.

We are indebted to all who prayed and visited him. We thank the caregivers at Royal Inland Hospital and Kamloops Hospice for the loving care given him.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in Philippe's memory would be most appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com

Cremation entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 250-374-1454.